Instructions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square pan.In a medium sized saucepan, bring the water, raisins, sugar, butter, spices and salt to a boil.Simmer uncovered for 3 minutes. Let cool.Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.Stir in the raisin mixture and nuts. Beat until smooth.Pour into the baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.Cool in pan for 15 minutes.Turn out of pan and cool completely.Variations if tolerated:Substitute an equal amount of milk for the water.Substitute 2 cups of wheat flour for the rice flour.Add 1 egg to the cooled raisin-butter mixture.

The following nutritional analysis is based on one serving and includes the pecans - recipe makes 6 servings.